Author: M. V. Carey

Translator: Elisabeth Larsson

Swedish cover: Robert Adragna

First Swedish edition: 1986 (1984 in the USA)

Editions: 2

Spine-number: 2399

Original title: The mystery of the trail of terror

Review:

The Three Investigators are going to travel with the grandfather of Peter, Mr Peck, through the whole USA. But Mr Peck is a very bizarre figure and someone is following them.

Personally, I think this is a rather boring story and The Three Investigators don´t make a deep impression. Mr Peck is too extreme and the theme of the book is not mystical enough. I miss a mystery with real clues. But if You like the atmosphere of travelling and hotels, perhaps You like this book.

I can´t help that I get the feeling of a slovenly job.

Summarize:
The Story: 3 (of 10)
Characterization 3 (10)
Atmosphere 3 (10)
Thrilling factor 4 (10)
Environment 3 (10)
Original cover 3 (10)
Cult status 1 (10)
Nostalgia 1 (10)